Student Assistance Program Liaison

Devereux; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Devereux Center for Effective Schools is seeking a SAP Liaison to provide prevention, intervention, consultation, and referral services within local public school districts in Montgomery County. You will work with students, families, educators, and community providers to address mental health, substance use, trauma, and barriers to student success.

This school-based role emphasizes early intervention, collaboration, documentation, and compliance, while supporting district staff and families to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of behavioral health/education experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to travel between school locations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Clearances: Act 33/34, Act 168, PDE, and DPW/FBI Fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, intervention, and referral services to students in the Student Assistance Program.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Offer consultation on mental health and substance use concerns.
• Connect students and families to community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure program compliance.
• Build strong relationships with educators, families, and community partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Travel between schools

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, or related field

At least 1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students and families through challenging times? Do you enjoy building relationships, collaborating with school teams, and connecting individuals with the resources they need to succeed? If so, Devereux Center for Effective Schools is seeking a dedicated Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to provide prevention, intervention, consultation, and support services within local school districts throughout Montgomery County. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with students, families, educators, and community providers to identify and address concerns related to mental health, substance use, trauma, self-harm, and other barriers to student success. As an SAP Liaison, you will collaborate with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of students and families.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $44,000 - $52,000 per year commensurate upon education and experience.
• Excellent health benefits effective 30 days after employment
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program
• Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• The opportunity to work closely with school districts, community partners, and families to create positive outcomes for youth

Positional Summary

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides prevention, intervention, consultation, and referral services to public school students participating in the Student Assistance Program. Working closely with students, families, school teams, and community providers, the SAP Liaison conducts behavioral health screenings, facilitates psychoeducational and prevention-focused groups, provides consultation on mental health and substance use concerns, and connects students and families to appropriate community resources.

This school-based role is essential in promoting early intervention, student wellness, and positive outcomes by helping students overcome barriers to academic and personal success. The SAP Liaison also maintains accurate documentation, ensures compliance with program requirements, and builds strong collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, families, and community partners.

About Devereux Educational Strategies And Solutions

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) offers education services to support child-serving institutions around early learning; the treatment of students with complex communication, behavioral and mental health needs; and prevention programming. We also offer academic interventions, direct staff placement in districts and diagnostic and assessment evaluation services.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health, human services, education, or a related setting.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to travel between school locations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Required clearances: Act 33/34, Act 168, PDE, and DPW/FBI Fingerprints.

Preferred:

• Student Assistance Program (SAP) experience.
• Experience providing school-based services.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use prevention, and community resources.
• Experience facilitating groups and working with youth and families.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequent computer and office equipment use.
• Ability to travel regularly between schools and community locations.
• Normal hearing and vision.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE